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It's so easy to get to Cowes, no matter where you are travelling from. The easiest way to get to Cowes or East Cowes is to hop on the Red Jet or the car ferry from Southampton - and you'll arrive into the centre of Cowes or East Cowes.
Red Jet is a regular service, for foot passengers only, and takes less than 30 minutes to get to Cowes. The vehicle ferrry takes under an hour and offers wonderful views of the Solent from the top deck.
It's also easy to get to Cowes from the rest of the Island. Regular services to Cowes and East Cowes from from Newport bus station, and there is also a bus service to East Cowes from Ryde.
Cowes is also less than 30 minutes drive from the rest of the Island - with main roads leading directly to Cowes and East Cowes.
It's also easy to sail directly into Cowes, with plenty of choice for marinas and harbours, as well as dry sailing centres.
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